# Weather tracker: Thunderstorms hit Spain as Japan braces for typhoon

https://mins.news/en/item/63917

- The Guardian, 2026-09-18 08:36 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/18/weather-tracker-thunderstorms-spain-japan-typhoon

> Slow-moving thunderstorms brought severe flooding to eastern Spain, killing at least one person near Barcelona. Valencia and Barcelona saw torrential rain, strong winds and hail, while submerged roads, cancelled flights and a postponed La Liga match disrupted the region. Tropical Storm Dujuan is expected to strengthen into a category one typhoon and could affect southeastern Japan, including Tokyo.

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